Dublin: Top 10 Day Trips

Dublin’s doorstep is a world of adventure. Make some memories with our Top 10 Dublin Day Trips

1. Wicklow Mountains

Welcome to the Garden of Ireland where the Sally Gap road is a winding mountain way ideal for long distance walking or cycling. Lough Tay (aka Guinness Lake) is a cliff-side stunner and Lough Dan is a No.1 photo moment.

2. Glendalough

No car doesn’t mean no Glendalough. Hop on St Kevin’s bus from Dublin city centre and you’re there in an hour. The sprawling monastic community has stood here for centuries and the lake & forest walks are some of Wicklow’s finest.

3. Newgrange & The Hill of Tara

Older than the pyramids, Newgrange is a pagan masterpiece. View the vivid Celtic motifs here before climbing the nearby Hill of Tara where Ireland’s High Kings once called home. Access via Bus Eireann’s 109 service.

9. Howth Village

Another of Dublin’s seaside gems, Howth is easily accessed by the DART and the Howth Head Loop is a beautiful walk. After some fresh air treat yourself with seafood chowder at Wrights of Howth.

10. Powerscourt House & Gardens

This Palladian beauty is found hidden in one of Wicklow’s many valleys. The house itself is endlessly beautiful and the landscaped gardens are the cherry on top. The 145 and 44 bus routes stop in Enniskerry, leaving you just 10 minutes walk from the estate.

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